I went for the Breeze, a delicious saison with the coriander adding a hint of spice and with a zesty lime finish. One of the favourites of one in the group. The Champagne Berlinerweisse February was also delicious, delicate with the rose adding sweetness after the initial sourness.

Affinity Brew Co Menu at Stokey Beer Fest

Elusive Brew had a wide selection of their bottled beers, a few collaborations on tap and a stall manned by the parents of the breweries owner.

I opted for the intriguing White Stout. I was imagining it looking at a white russian, but it actually looks like a pale ale bit with the flavours of a stout.

As a bit of a retro gaming nerd I ended up with one of each bottle to take away.

Elusive Brewing’s branding of their beers takes on a cool retro video game vibe.

The fine folks from Honest Brew had some beers from a Basque brewery caled Laugar. I went for Moncada, an IPA. From one of my favourite foodie regions I’ve been to, so it’s no surprise to me that beers of this quality are being produced.

Brewheadz are based in Tottenham near the River Lea – just down the road from Beavertown, who celebrated a very successful 6 years of operation at the weekend.

I’ll have to plan a trip – it’s only a 15 min bike ride away!

I love a porter, especially at this time of year, so it was a delicious Kitchen Porter for me.

Unity Brewing had some very fresh cans of their Collision IPA available.

At this point my mind started to go hazier than dome of the beers I’d tried, but the Quorum Brune was next up.

I’d forgot that this brewery specialises in bringing authentic Belgian styles of beer to London, then adding their own twist.

So, we had a choice between No Cloning Theroem, a hoppy dark ale and the Structure of Matter. I fancied the darker of the two, and was not disappointed.

7.3%? Strong enough to send me past the point of no return

I like how at this festival there are some specialist breweries who are focusing on specific agendas, and not just producing one headline beer of each of the main popular styles.

Despite living right on Seven Sister’s road, I’d not actually drank many of their brews before. I was glad to have been able to make my way back round the event to try and focus on what they had on offer.

I think I asked for an ‘End of Thyme‘ and ended up with the ‘Citrus Session‘. Luckily, I seem to have had the foresight to purchase a couple to appreciate them further and be able to tell the two apart. I expect great things.

Stokey Beer to Stokey Bears

In my inebriated state I then proceeded to buy as much beer as I could carry, before heading down the road for food.

Some of the beer haul I somehow got home

I took my starving crew to Stokey Bears, One of my favourite burger joints, which promptly supplied a ‘Triple Threat’, a three-tiered burger of epic proportions.